Los Angeles Maintenance Mechanic
Resume:
William M. Killian Los Angeles CA (Los Angeles County)
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Maintenance Mechanic/HVAC Technician/Pipefitter/Ship fitter
Highly positive and motivational leader with a passion for developing people and driving results
Highly skilled, energetic self-starter and hard-working; seeking a challenging and rewarding position that will utilize my logistics, operations, security and personnel management background to the fullest capacity.
20+ years of facilities maintenance experience, Pipefitting in secure manufacturing environments
Strong knowledge of building systems: electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and pipefitting
Experience working in USDA or FDA-regulated environments
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals
• U S Navy Veteran – Active DOD Secret Security Clearance
Experience:
Maintenance Mechanic/ HVAC Technician- JT4, LLC; 192 E. Yeager, Bldg. 3951 / Edwards A.F.B. CA May 2024 to Apr. 2025
Building Maintenance, Painting, Ceiling Tiles Replacement, Carpentry, plumbing, Replacement of Air Filters on Mini-Split Systems, Replaced Water Filters on Ice Machines, and Water Fountains; fabricated, repaired, or modify as required.
Fabricated, repaired, or modified doors as needed
Assisted Electrician as needed
Daily inventory of tools, electric, battery power tools, cutting and grinding tools
Fork Lift Operator
Established performance metrics, managed, coached, and developed associates to consistently achieve Key Performance Indicators, benchmarks, and goals
Awards:
OSHA Commendation for the prevention of a safety violation
Safety Award for modification that improved access to buildings and prevented future accidents
Pipefitter, CTR – QED; Portsmouth Naval Shipyard; Kittery ME; Sept. 2022 - Apr. 2023
Worked submarines @ Dry-docks 1, 2, 3; Worked in Shop 99P; Measure and mark pipes for cutting and threading
Lay out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, and related equipment, following blueprints
Select pipe sizes and types including related materials, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications
Cut and bore holes in structures, such as bulkheads, decks, walls, and mains, prior to pipe installation, using hand and power tools; Modify, clean, and maintain pipe systems, units, fittings, and related machines and equipment, following specifications and using hand and power tools
Proficient in the use of blueprints, charts, and sketches to plan and layout the installation, maintenance, and repair of high-pressure piping systems; Experienced in system routing, placement, pitch, elevation, operation, calculating pipe variable sizes and requirements support different types of systems.
Awards:
On-The-Spot Award – Recognized for supporting the USS Springfield Team by performing duties of installing Engine room
Maintenance Technician - Atlantis Submarines; Honolulu, HI Jun. 2022 - Sept. 2022
Worked on submarines for tourism cruises and small tugboat repairs
Conducted required repairs of various tanks and structure that needed rust removal and paint preservation, fabrication and fiberglass parts that needed repair as required.
Paint and Plastic Technician - Tesla; Fremont, CA Apr. 2022 - Jun. 2022
Remove bumpers/side mirrors and all plastic pieces from the moving assembly line.
Repair, replace any flaws do to paint spray by means of a high-speed orbital sander and polish/wax.
Pipefitter Technician Bath Iron Works, Bath, ME Jun. 2022 - Nov. 2022
Fit pipe using blueprints, cut and tack weld pipe hangers as required before turnover to welder
Use pipe bender as needed to achieve proper fit-up, use pipe diameter from 11 2” to 6”
Maintenance Mechanic - Naval Post Graduate School; Monterey, CA Mar. 2020 - Jun. 2020
Remove and cut fallen trees/limbs, plumbing, dry wall repair, repair or replace concrete walkways and footings.
Building maintenance, weld/fabricate as required, change air filters, HVAC
Fit pipe using blueprints, cut and tack weld pipe hangers as required before turnover to welder
Pipefitter Technician USS California (SSN 781) & USS New Mexico (SSN 779); Kittery, ME Jul. 2019 - Oct. 2019
Pulling hose, hydro tested naval vessels from the water to dry dock.
Ship fitter- Fabricated, modified and repaired deteriorated areas as required using ship approved drawings and blueprints.
Removed and replaced zincs from specified locations, cut grind and removed pad eyes, foundations.
Repaired and replaced shock-mounts, removed paint and rust, worked with welders as fire watch and tank cleaner.
Building maintenance, weld/fabricate as required, change air filters, HVAC
Fit pipe using blueprints, cut and tack weld pipe hangers as required before turnover to welder
Ship Fitter Technician USS Nimitz (CVN 68); Bremerton, WA Aug. 2018 - Nov. 2018
Fit pipe using blueprints, cut and tack weld pipe hangers as required before turnover to welder
Ship Fitter Technician USS Springfield (SSN 761) & USS New Mexico (SSN 779); Kittery, ME Mar. 2017 - Aug. 2018
Worked on nuclear submarines removing and replacing zincs from specified locations,
Cut grind and remove pad eyes, foundations, repair and replace shock-mounts and various pipe hangers, remove paint and rust, work with welders as fire watch.
Build pipe using blueprints, cut and tack weld pipe hangers as required before turnover to welder
Sheet metal Specialist USS NORTH CAROLINA (SSN 777); Pearl Harbor, HI Jul. 2016 - Mar. 2017
Remove ventilation, storage lockers, breathing racks, and various obstructions as required.
Hose, hydro tested naval vessels from the water to dry dock.
Ship-fitter USS SCRANTON (SSN 756); Kittery, ME Jun. 2014 - Jan. 2015
Battery Weld; complete overhaul and modification: cut, grind, fit, and stand fire watch
Pipefitter USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72); Newport News, VA Jan. 2013 - Dec. 2013
Battery Weld; complete overhaul and modification: cut, grind, fit, and stand fire watch
1st Class Hull Technician; United States Navy, Retired w/ Honorable Discharge Mar. 1990 - Nov. 2012
Planned, supervised and performed tasks necessary for the fabrication, installation and repair shipboard structures, plumbing and piping systems and structural members.
Performed brazing, SMAW,
MIG / TIG welding, and carbon Arc & plasma cutting.
Organized, supervised and trained junior unit members in maintenance and hull repair.
Conducted quality control tests and prepared appropriate forms; updated calibration records and verified accuracy of ship’s drawings.
Performed duties with a high attention to detail and safety and displayed an eagerness to learn.
Education:
Associate Degree in Business, 1987 – Antelope Valley College
First Responder/CPR/AED, 2024 – NSC Learning
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), 2023 – TSA
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